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Exploring Veteran’s Benefits

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

His Grandfather was a WWI Vet, who died of complications from disease that he contracted while on active duty in a war zone. For many years, this man’s wife and family lived near poverty after the Grandfather died of this disease. Consequently, just because he is a veteran does not mean he is eligible for many of the VA benefits.

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Nicoles Nickels

to Grandfather’s house we go; . I’m pretty sure I always sang it as Grandmother’s house, which is weird since we actually went to my Grandfather’s house for holidays. The day starts/started with my mother or me or now my daughter getting up and stuffing the bird and getting it into the oven.

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Sea Life Arizona Summer Family Fun

Saving Cents With Sense

My grandmother was originally from NY and my grandparents took several trips across country throughout the years. My cousin (actually 3rd cousin – but that gets too confusing) and I became pen pals when we were in 1st grade thanks to my Grandma and her mother, but our bond grew even more once we finally met.

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

He loved it, although his mother asked him at the rehearsal dinner if he shouldn’t go get a haircut! ? My mother grew up on a farm, and from her accounts my grandmother and grandfather (who also was a foreman at the local glass factory, along with being an independent farmer) were frugal, and sometimes times were tight.

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15 Best Selling Kindle Books for $4 or Less

Saving With Shellie

Libby Day was seven when her mother and two sisters were murdered. To his wife’s shock, Nathan wants to adopt the boy…but the child’s grandmother steps in. As a kid, Jacob formed a special bond with his grandfather over his bizarre tales and photos of levitating girls and invisible boys. Definitely a page turner!

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